Idris Elba is a ruthless warlord in chilling 'Beasts of No Nation' trailer

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Yohana Desta
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Don't get on Idris Elba's bad side.

A new trailer for the film Beasts of No Nation, a war drama about a child forced to join a group of mercenary fighters, has officially dropped. Golden Globe winner Elba stars as the ruthless leader of the band of child soldiers.

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The film, directed by True Detective Season 1 helmer Cary Fukunaga, is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala.

Beasts of No Nation will be released in select theaters and available to stream on Netflix Oct. 16.

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